Recommended Tools & Consumables
Hardware & Accessories
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Before starting the installation, ensure the Geotab GO device is unplugged from the vehicle.
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Remove the rubber cover on the GO device to expose the IOX port.
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Plug the IOX cable into the GO device.
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Important: you must plug IOX devices into the GO device BEFORE powering up the GO device.
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Turn on the vehicle ignition.
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Verify the LED pattern.
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The device emits 2 quick beeps every 60 seconds during setup. When setup is complete, all three LEDs turn solid and the device emits 10 quick beeps.
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Route the device and harness to the mounting location as needed. The mounting location should have as clear a line of sight to the sky as possible (for cellular/GPS connectivity). Lines of sight through plastics, glass, and composites are generally acceptable.
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Ensure cable does not interfere with any moving parts.
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Secure harness as needed with cable ties.
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Secure the device using 2 cable ties.
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To ensure reporting quality, the device must be secured with no free movement!
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Device must NOT be secured such that the bottom side is in direct contact with metal!
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All in-vehicle devices and related cabling must be securely fastened and kept clear of all vehicle controls, airbags, including gas, brake and clutch pedals.
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This requires the use of a cable tie when securing the device or any extension harness to the OBD connector, securing both sides of the harness. If you do not use a cable tie, vibration in the vehicle can lead to a loose connection which could cause the vehicle’s engine computer to fail, causing potential loss of vehicle control and serious injury.
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Inspect devices and cabling regularly to ensure all devices and cabling continue to be securely attached.
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If at any point after an in-vehicle device is installed a warning light illuminates on the vehicle dash or the vehicle stalls or has a marked drop in performance, shut off the engine, remove the device, and contact your reseller. Continuing to operate a vehicle with these symptoms can cause loss of vehicle control, and serious injury.
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Navigate to one of the following:
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Note that the following steps are for the public version of MyInstall.
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If you have an installer MyAdmin account, use this link.
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This link is also accessible via the MyInstall Public page.
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Turn on the vehicle and wait for the device status to PASS.
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Some Hybrids and EV's may require a short drive
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If the device status shows as FAILED, verify the LED status and turn the vehicle engine off and on again.
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Press Refresh to check the status again.
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Refer to this link for detailed instructions.
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If the installation check finishes without errors, a Success! message appears.
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Press New installation to check another installation, or press Exit when done.
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If the installation check encounters any errors, an Error message appears.
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Select New installation to check another installation or press Exit when done.
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For the latest version of the Limitations of Use, please visit: http://goo.gl/k6Fp0w
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Your in-vehicle devices must be kept clear of debris, water and other environmental contaminants. Failure to do so may result in units malfunctioning or short-circuiting, which can lead to a fire hazard and cause loss or serious injury.
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Do not attempt to remove the devices from the vehicle in which they are originally installed for installation in another vehicle.
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Not all vehicles share compatibility, and doing so may result in unexpected interactions with your vehicle, including sudden loss of power or shutdown of the vehicle’s engine while in operation or cause your vehicle to operate poorly or erratically and cause serious injury and/or vehicle damage.
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This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Configuration, servicing, and repairs must only be made by an authorized reseller or installer. Unauthorized servicing of these products will void your product warranty.
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The simplified EU declaration of conformity referred to in Article 10(9) shall be provided as follows:
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Hereby, Geotab (Address: 2440 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, Ontario L6H 7V2, Canada, Phone number: 1 (877) 436-8221) declares that the radio equipment type ‘telematics device’ is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available here.
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
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